Unmasking Tinea Incognito: Case Study, Insights Into the Pathogenesis, and Recommendations
A 29-year-old woman was incorrectly treated for psoriasis with steroids, which made her fungal infection worse instead of better. When doctors finally diagnosed her with a fungal infection (tinea incognito), they found it was caused by a common dermatophyte fungus. This case highlights how steroid creams can hide fungal infections and make them spread, and shows why recognizing this condition is important for proper treatment.